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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,970

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,897

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimSESL2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $21,295 $23,805 $24,985
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $20,443 $22,734 $23,986
Floor mats 160 160      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Stability control 600 600      
Sunroof 900 900     900
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795 795 795
Xenon HID headlights 150 150      
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800      
Mud guards 130 130      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995  
Cargo net     60 60 60
Driver Convenience Package         380
Fog lights         340
Floor mats 121 121      
Satellite radio 304 304      
Stability control 520 520      
Sunroof 780 780     792
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 700 700 700
Xenon HID headlights 131 131      
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694      
Mud guards 99 99      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876  
Cargo net     53 53 53
Driver Convenience Package         334
Fog lights         299
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 1,850 1,850 2,475
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 1,629 1,629 2,178
Destination 605 605 825 825 825
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $23,970 $26,480 $28,285
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $22,897 $25,188 $26,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,233
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimSESL2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T5M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8250, 9250, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$23,970$26,480$28,285
Adjustments for Features-2,535-2,3350-2,005-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,560$33,160$23,970$24,475$26,730
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$505$2,760
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$22,897$25,188$26,989
Adjustments for Features-2,294-2,1220-1,907-1,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,373$30,130$22,897$23,281$25,505
Cost Above Minimum$243$0$0$384$2,608

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimSESL2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key   $250 
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Cornering lights$50$50   
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,380$4,180$1,845$3,850$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$2,335$0$2,005$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,294-2,1220-1,907-1,484

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062014
ModelMaximaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in105.7 in
Length193.5 in181.0 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested25556%
Total Not Requested20044%

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